Shrimp Pad Thai with Zoodles

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I just can’t get enough. I need oodles of Zoodles. My mom introduced the spiralized vegetable concept to me a few months ago. If you are trying to lose weight or are gluten-sensitive, spiralizing vegetables are a perfect pasta replacement. Zoodles, spiralized zucchini, place high on my favorites.

But that’s not traditional…

However, my husband and I are adventurous eaters, so I have been trying unusual twists on our classic favorites, like Pad Thai. Restaurant pad Thai is delicious, but packs a calorie wallop of almost 1000 calories a bowl! For most women, that’s most of our daily calorie allotment.

I wanted to create a similar recipe with fewer calories but still maintain that bold, Pad Thai flavor. Deviating from tradition, I made it with zucchini noodles – and shaved several hundred calories. We were pleasantly surprised! This zoodle Pad Thai dish rated so highly, David asked me to add it to our favorites and make it again. Since he’s a huge fan of traditional Pad Thai, his approval came as a massive compliment!

If you have never used a spiralizer, check out my video. I demonstrate how to use a WonderEsque brand spiralizer. It’s similar to other countertop-style spiralizers in use, so you can get the basic idea.

Shrimp Pad Thai with Zoodles

I live in a small town and needed to veer a bit from the traditional sauce. I use lime juice and brown sugar. If you can find palm sugar and tamarind juice concentrate, use those for a more authentic Pad Thai experience.

Saute for about 2 minutes - or until the veggies are ALMOST as done as you like them.

Move veggies to side of pan.

Add shrimp and cook till the shrimp are pink - about 3 minutes.

Add egg to center of pan and scramble. Stir in with veggies and shrimp.

Reduce heat to medium.

Add sprouts, sauce, and zucchini noodles to the pan. Saute until everything is heated through.

Put into bowls and garnish with peanuts and cilantro. Spritz with a bit of lime juice. Put chili sauce on the table for those that like it spicy.

Nutrition

Calories: 355

Fat: 10 grams

Carbs: 36 grams

Protein: 33 grams

I did receive a discounted product to try for the purpose of this review. Regardless, my friends and family depend on my recommendations for purchase decisions. I never recommend a product I don’t believe in.

Happily married to the love of my life. It's just us, our 5 cats, and our beautiful woods. I'm loving living back in the Florida panhandle being close to family. I love cooking, living a healthy lifestyle, taking care of our cozy home, and trying new things.

We enjoy hosting parties and my husband and I are both avid gamers. You can find me on PS4 as SunshineFlaGirl. We also play tabletop RPGs and eurogames.

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Happily married to the love of my life. It's just us, our 5 cats, and our beautiful woods. I'm loving living back in the Florida panhandle being close to family. I love cooking, living a healthy lifestyle, taking care of our cozy home, and trying new things.

We enjoy hosting parties and my husband and I are both avid gamers. You can find me on PS4 as SunshineFlaGirl. We also play tabletop RPGs and eurogames.

This meal sounds so delicious! I love the idea that you used zucchini noodles with it! We have peanut allergies in the house with the kids (sad b/c it is one of my favorite things) so I could probably sub almonds or something else.

This dish sounds delicious! I have never had shrimp before but I would totally try it in this recipe.
Can you skip the cilantro? My family can not stand the flavour and I’m worried that it would spoil the dish.

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